George Jones misses much in his letter to the editor (June 30). Republican governors are also running deficits. Gov. Bobby Jindal (a GOP presidential hopeful) has made a colossal mess of his state’s budget and, as a result, Louisiana may run its largest deficit in history. Former Gov. Rick Perry of Texas (also a GOP […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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S. Tetenman: LePage has lost control
During the past few weeks, Gov. Paul LePage has again shown his inability to govern and to act in a rational manner. He made a comment to 200 students that a cartoonist should be shot because of satirical cartoons about the governor the cartoonist has published. He is also accused of saying the Lewiston delegation […]
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L. Smith: Creating new jobs a priority
I first became aware of the organization No Labels when it was identified by Olympia Snowe in her book, “Fighting for Common Ground.” No Labels has developed and proposed a national strategic agenda that it believes is important to many citizens of both parties: creating new jobs, securing Medicare and Social Security, balancing the budget […]
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S. Drane: Put an end to hate groups
Why is there so much continuing hostility between whites and blacks on a national level? There have been 150 years pass since the Civil War ended, yet it seems that thousands of white people are still stuck in the South’s reconstruction period, filled with anger, hostility, pain, bitterness and depression. The resentment has never abated. […]
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M. Nadeau: A basic American value
Regarding the letter to the editor, “Obituary for America,” written by William Sullivan (July 3), I have two observations: The first relates to his comment about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding same-sex marriage. He has a right to denounce the Court’s decision. Perhaps “equal justice under law” has a different meaning to me than […]
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J. Domaingue: LePage should resign
I am dismayed and appalled at the hateful behavior demonstrated by Gov. Paul LePage. At the risk of rehashing his many shining public moments in the media, I will say just this: LePage does not, in any way, represent my beliefs, my philosophy of government or speak to my moral tenants. He is a bully, […]
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R. Neal: The governor is misusing his power
Speaker Mark Eves is a natural leader. Soon after becoming a member of the Maine Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, he joined the legislative committee where he discovered his interest and aptitude for the political process. He served as president of MEAMFT before running for state representative in his home district. Once again, his […]
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J. Smith: Respect the intent of voters
After listening to Gov. Paul LePage justify his recent actions, I can’t help but be intrigued by his interpretation of issues and facts. Especially his comments on why he behaves the way he does and the reason for his decisions regarding the budget and fellow legislators. Gov. LePage needs to listen to himself and what […]
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E. Goldstein: In support of Ben Chin
Over the last year, I have had the privilege of getting to know Ben Chin through both my classes at Bates College and my political involvement. For the past six months, I have worked with Ben and several Bates friends conducting research on the landlords in the downtown area. Ben’s commitment and willingness to listen […]
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J. Dandridge: Human dignity is innate
In the article titled “George Takei responds to judge’s assertion that government can’t strip away dignity” in the Sun Journal of Thursday July 2, it appears that Mr. Takei completely missed the point that Judge Thomas was trying to make. Human dignity is innate and comes from God because we are made in His image […]